What do you do when your boss tells you that you need “more executive presence” but gives you no idea what that actually means? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common—and least useful—pieces of workplace feedback and sharing how you can turn it into something specific, actionable, and measurable.
Listen in to learn how to ask better follow-up questions, as well as how to separate one person’s opinion from a broader pattern. You’ll also hear about the underlying beliefs that can lead to behaviors like over-apologizing and hedging, and why it’s important to remember that executive presence can look different depending on your organization and culture.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- What executive presence actually means.
- How to ask for specific feedback.
- What you can do to improve communication habits.
- How to strengthen meeting presence.
- Tips for speaking up with confidence.
- How to gather outside perspectives.
- Why tactics alone may not stick.
- How beliefs influence leadership behavior.
- How to find value in difficult feedback.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Be open to feedback and seek it out.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Executive presence can mean radically different things depending on the person, the company culture, and the specific room you’re in. Without those specifics, you’re left guessing—and most people guess wrong.” – Elisia Keown Share on X “Executive presence is not universal.” – Elisia Keown Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
- Elisia Keown: LinkedIn | Instagram | Email: elisia@elisiakeowncoaching.com
- Contact Elisia
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